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Warriors vs. Rockets: NBA Cup Game Preview, Betting Odds

The Houston Rockets are hosting the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Cup semifinal. Here's everything you need to know.
Jeremy Brener|
Dec 5, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (12) lays up the ball as Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney (5) defends during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Dec 5, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (12) lays up the ball as Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney (5) defends during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images | John Hefti-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets are looking to punch a ticket to Las Vegas in tonight's NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup against the rival Golden State Warriors.

The Rockets lost the first two meetings against the Warriors this season, extending a 15-game skid against Golden State spanning back to 2021.

The Rockets have been the "little brother" for the Warriors for close to a decade, so it's only fitting that the two teams meet in a playoff-like atmosphere to punch a ticket to Las Vegas.

The game gives the Rockets a chance to see how their team responds to a high-pressure, elimination game setup, which is invaluable experience for a squad that has yet to experience the postseason together.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of tonight's game:

Warriors vs. Rockets Game Information

Warriors vs. Rockets Injury Report

Golden State Warriors

  • PF Draymond Green (QUESTIONABLE - calf)
  • SG De'Anthony Melton (OUT - knee)

Houston Rockets

  • PF Tari Eason (QUESTIONABLE - concussion)

Warriors vs. Rockets Projected Starting Lineups

Golden State Warriors

  • PG Stephen Curry
  • SG Brandin Podziemski
  • SF Andrew Wiggins
  • PF Jonathan Kuminga
  • C Kevon Looney

Houston Rockets

  • PG Fred VanVleet
  • SG Jalen Green
  • SF Dillon Brooks
  • PF Jabari Smith Jr.
  • C Alperen Sengun

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.

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